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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rolled the stone away from Jesus' tomb?
(a) The disciples.
(b) An angel.
(c) Some women.
(d) Jesus.

2. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?
(a) Friday 15, Nisan.
(b) Ash Wednesday.
(c) April 16.
(d) Sunday 17, Nisan.

3. What phrase does Sanders attempt to define in Chapter 11?
(a) Christian love.
(b) Divine being.
(c) Kingdom of God.
(d) Last Supper.

4. The Gospels are missing characteristics of what type of literature, which makes them problematic?
(a) Non-Fiction.
(b) Histories.
(c) Fiction.
(d) Biographies.

5. Whose historical writings are hard to reconcile with the Gospels?
(a) Moses'.
(b) Pilate's.
(c) Josephus'.
(d) Jesus'.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who baptized Jesus?

2. The meaning of what title has changed greatly since Jesus' time?

3. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?

4. What claim of Jesus' do some people say made him seem egotistical?

5. Who was the semi-independent ruler of Palestine during the period that Jesus lived?

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